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Tarrafal de Monte Trigo
Spend a half‑day in Tarrafal de Monte Trigo; one day is enough to see the beach, hike nearby trails and stay at MarTranquilidade.
Tarrafal de Monte Trigo is a remote coastal village on Santo Antão with a calm bay, spring‑fed oasis and a short paved road from Porto Novo. It suits a quick stop for beach time, a short hike and a night in the beachfront MarTranquilidade cottages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CVE
- Best months
- Nov–Jul
- Airport
- VXE
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Cape Verde ↗Swim only on beaches known to be safe: Atlantic swell and currents are strong on most coasts, and lifeguards are rare outside Santa Maria.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tarrafal de Monte Trigo132 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tarrafal de Monte Trigo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), pegged at about 110.27 per euro; euros are sometimes accepted in tourist areas, usually at a rounded rate.Cape Verde-wide
- SIM or eSIMCV Movel and Unitel T+ sell SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; a few GB costs a few euros.Cape Verde-wide
- Tap waterMostly desalinated; bottled water recommended.Cape Verde-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is good.Cape Verde-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cape Verde-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay hydrated, protect against sun, and drive cautiously on windy, dusty roads.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere tourists go; bring paper on hikes.Cape Verde-wide
- Emergency numbers132 police · 130 ambulance · 131 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close for lunch (about 12:30–15:00) outside resorts; Sunday is quiet; Carnival closes offices.Shops close for lunch (about 12:30 PM–3:00 PM) outside resorts; Sunday is quiet; Carnival closes offices.Cape Verde-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVXE São Vicente Airport (Ferry or flight to São Vicente, then bus or aluguer to Porto Novo (≈1 h), then road to Tarrafal.).
- Getting aroundRoad from Porto Novo to Tarrafal is now about 1 h on a paved cobblestone route; a short unpaved stretch into the village remains.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)CVE 5–8
- BeerBeer (local)CVE 6–9
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short intra‑village)CVE 8–12
- Budget bedMarTranquilidade cottage, a night, per personCVE 30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CVE 15 · Mid CVE 25 · High CVE 40
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VXE São Vicente Airport (Ferry or flight to São Vicente, then bus or aluguer to Porto Novo (≈1 h), then road to Tarrafal.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tarrafal de Monte Trigo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road from Porto Novo to Tarrafal is now about 1 h on a paved cobblestone route; a short unpaved stretch into the village remains. Walk or bike the beach‑side path for local exploration.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ribeira da Torre trailhead
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round‑trip
Walk north from village along the coast (≈30 min)
Easy coastal walk with views of the valley.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
MarTranquilidade
Thatched‑roof stone cottages on the beach; rooms with terraces, meals served on terrace, dinner buffet at 19:00.Thatched‑roof stone cottages on the beach; rooms with terraces, meals served on terrace, dinner buffet at 7:00 PM.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CVE 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- CVE 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| MarTranquilidade cottage1 × 1 night × CVE 45 | CVE 45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CVE 25 | CVE 25 |
| Aluguer from Porto Novo to Tarrafal1 × CVE 20 · check | CVE 20 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × CVE 12 · check | CVE 12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CVE 10 |
| Trip total≈ CVE 112 per person per day, bed included | CVE 112 |
Includes breakfast; dinner optional (≈CVE 15).
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | CVE 5–8 |
| Fresh fish plate | CVE 15–25 |
| Beer (local) | CVE 6–9 |
| Taxi (short intra‑village) | CVE 8–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The final beach stretch is unpaved; use a sturdy shoe.
- Sun exposure can be strong; carry water and sunscreen.
- Road can be windy and dusty after rain; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 132
- Ambulance
- 130
- Fire
- 131
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police132
- Ambulance130
- Fire131
Embassy
US consulate in Praia (check address); other nations have consulates in Praia.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Porto Novo → Tarrafal (aluguer): about CVE 20, 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Água, por favor — Water, please (AH-gwah pohr fah-VOHR)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tarrafal de Monte Trigo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Jul · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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